Description
A refreshing and vibrant Apple Cranberry Coleslaw that combines crisp coleslaw mix with sweet apples, dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all tossed in a creamy honey-ginger dressing. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues, picnics, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Coleslaw Mix
- 14 ounce bag 3-color coleslaw mix
- 1 large apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 4 green onions, sliced
Dressing
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3/4 teaspoon ground dried ginger
Instructions
- Combine Coleslaw Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the 3-color coleslaw mix, chopped apple, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, and sliced green onions until well combined.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, plain yogurt or sour cream, honey, and ground dried ginger until smooth and evenly blended.
- Toss Coleslaw with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the coleslaw mixture and stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Optional Creaminess Adjustment: For a less creamy texture, reduce mayonnaise and yogurt to 1/2 cup each, honey to 3 tablespoons, and ginger to 1/2 teaspoon before mixing.
Notes
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for better balance with the sweet cranberries.
- Chop walnuts can be toasted lightly to enhance their flavor before adding.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste depending on preferred sweetness level.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt with a plant-based alternative and use vegan mayo.
- Coleslaw can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
